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·Karen Townsend; Thirlwall Inquiry

Karen Townsend — HR Business Partner (Thirlwall Inquiry)

Karen Townsend, HR Business Partner at the Countess of Chester, managed the day-to-day of the grievance process Letby filed against the consultants. Her Thirlwall Inquiry evidence documents the HR mechanics of the 'apology letter' sequence.

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Karen Townsend, HR Business Partner at the Countess of Chester, managed the day-to-day of the grievance process Letby filed against the consultants who raised concerns about her. Her Thirlwall Inquiry evidence documents the HR mechanics of the “apology letter” sequence in specific detail.

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Sue Hodkinson, Dr Newby (on the receiving end of the apology-letter requirement).